Caragana species (Peashrub)

Native of Siberia, these shrubs tolerate extreme cold, wind, heat, drought and poor soils. Yellow sweet pea flowers in spring on last year’s wood, followed by a pea pod from July through August. Use as windbreak, screen or hedge.

  • Arborescens (Siberian Peashrub) — 15 ft. tall by 12 ft. wide; light green leaves
  • A.’ Nana’ (Dwarf Peashrub ) — 6 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide; light green leaves
  • Frutex — 8 ft. tall by 8 ft. wide; dark green leaves
  • Var. globosa — a dwarf version that only grows 2 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide; light green leaves
  • Pygmaea (Pygmy Peashrub) — 3 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide; spines, dark green leaves
Category:  Shrubs
Water Use:  Low
Sun Exposure:  Part Shade
Height x Spread:  2-15 ft. x 2-12 ft.
Native:  No
Color:  Green
Bees:  Yes
Birds:  No
Butterflies:  No
Cut Flower:  No
Utility Tree:  No
Extra Maintenance:  No
Soil:  Salt-tolerant
Fall Color:  No
Bloom Time: Summer